5 Shows and films to watch this weekend: Bigg Boss 20, Daayra, VIBE, Papa Yaar and Jungle Tales with Mowgli
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5 Shows and films to watch this weekend: Bigg Boss 20, Daayra, VIBE, Papa Yaar and Jungle Tales with Mowgli
This weekend’s entertainment picks include Daayra, VIBE, Zakir Khan’s Papa Yaar, Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20 and family series Jungle Tales with Mowgli across theatres, OTT and television platforms.
The weekend of September 19 and 20 comes with a packed entertainment line-up across cinemas, OTT and television. From a crime thriller and an action comedy to stand-up, reality television and a family-friendly animated adventure, there is something for almost every kind of viewer.
Whether you are planning a theatre outing, a relaxed binge at home or family screen time, here are five titles worth adding to your weekend watchlist.
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1. Jungle Tales with Mowgli
Where: Disney Channel and JioHotstar
When: New episodes every Saturday at 2 PM
Jungle Tales with Mowgli brings the familiar world of Mowgli back with a fresh comic twist. The series follows a mischievous 10-year-old Mowgli as he gets into one jungle adventure after another.
Baloo and Bagheera remain by his side, while Sherkhan, Kaa and Tabaqui bring plenty of trouble. With slapstick comedy, chases and playful banter, the series works as both nostalgia for parents and an easy weekend watch for younger viewers.
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Kunal Khemu returns with VIBE, a Hindi action-comedy thriller that he has written, produced and directed.
The film stars Khemu alongside Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and debutante Vanshika Dhir. It follows best friends Hardik and Bugs, two men with completely different personalities who unexpectedly get pulled into a dangerous mission by the mysterious Madam H.
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The problem? Neither of them is remotely qualified to save the country from a major terrorist threat.
Zakir Khan’s new stand-up special Papa Yaar takes a more personal route while retaining the observational humour that has made him one of India’s most popular comedians.
The special is being positioned as an emotional outing, blending humour with reflective moments and Zakir’s familiar relatable storytelling. For fans of his earlier specials, this makes for an easy weekend binge.
4. Bigg Boss Season 20
Where: JioHotstar
Salman Khan returns as host for the 20th season of Bigg Boss Hindi, bringing a fresh group of contestants into the country’s most watched reality-show house.
Expect the usual mix of clashes, friendships, alliances, strategy and eliminations as the new season gets underway. For longtime viewers, it is the obvious pick for a dramatic weekend watch.
For those looking for something darker, Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra offers a crime-thriller option.
Inspired by a true event, the film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. The ensemble also includes Kanwaljit Singh, Achint Kaur, Anuja Sathe, Seema Azmi, Biswapati Sarkar, Jitendra Joshi and Upendra Chauhan.
With two theatrical releases, comedy, reality TV and family entertainment in the mix, this weekend’s watchlist offers plenty of variety.
Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Sep 18, 2026 07:07 pm
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